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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals.

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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Set new financial goals for yourself. As a parent, your expectations of your growing child increase month by month and year by year. Set new goals for yourself at each stage of life. You know that you are going to grow when things go wrong. When he is 16, you teach him to drive. Let there be consequences.

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Find out how Anna paid off $23,605 in college, personal loans, and credit cards.

Family Balance Sheet

She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What are your financial goals now?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Because I understand finances, money doesn’t scare me.

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10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Guest Post: 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

Family Balance Sheet

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? At this point, I handle the day to day finances.

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